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Not all essential oils have to break your budget! Quality certainly is everything, which is why I only use Young Living Essential Oils with my family and in our home. Did you know that since you only use a drop at a time usually, essential oil bottles can last a LONG time; some more than others to me depending on their benefits/usage. Here’s how much each drop costs of some of the oils I use most often: Why are some oils more expensive than others? It depends on the herb/root/plant/bark/resin/stem/etc that is being grown, harvested, steam distilled into it’s essence, and bottled properly. Peppermint grows much more easily and abundantly, (and perfectly well in the United States) than the boswelia sacra plant (the resin that gives us Sacred Frankincense essential oil which is best cultivated/distilled from the country of Oman), so Peppermint essential oil is less expensive. The

When the weather outside is cold, I find myself more mindful of how thankful I am to have a warm home. While I’m dressed in Cuddle Dudz, scarves, boots, eating and drinking as I please…over a half million people in the United States are experiencing homelessness. Does that give you the same uneasy feeling I have of wanting to cry, wanting to do SOMETHING, but feeling paralyzed in action of what could make a difference? How do we solve these problems that affect us all as humans on the same planet? I’ll never know. Sometimes when I watch Tree Fu Tom with my son, I think if only we could use ‘big world’ magic’” to send to people that need it the most. Which we do actually, in very little ways all the time. The state of homelessness in America has been one of the biggest causes to my heart, I think because

The shopping season is upon us! Young Living has an extended Black Friday sale running from November 23 through 27. Shopping through my referral link means so much to supporting my family and empowering others with their health and wellness! Members get 20% off: 5-ml Helichrysum NingXia Red® 2-pack Life 5™These are my favorite probiotics; I order them monthly because I’d have to buy them somewhere; so it’s easy to add on and reap bonus points! Aria Ultrasonic Diffuser, plus free 5-ml Black Spruce essential oil Thieves® Holiday Kit, which includes Thieves® Household Cleaner 14.4 oz., Thieves® Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash, and Thieves® Spray The best part? There is no limit on these sale products! Be sure to order yours while supplies last. Not a member yet? Now’s the perfect time to order your Premium Starter Kit (which makes you a wholesale member/lowest prices ever; kind of like being able to shop

I am so excited about Young Living’s new ultrasonic diffusers that feature color-illuminated vapors and act as an aroma diffuser, night light, and atomizer…all-in-one! These diffusers provide children with a fun and interactive way to learn about essential oils, and transforms any space into an exciting, aroma-filled atmosphere. There are two wonderful choices to choose from (so far). The motor of each diffuser is multi-compatible which means you can just buy the other top/design cover and switch them anytime you desire. In other words, you could buy the Dolphin Reef diffuser and then just buy the Dino Land cover if you want both. {Patents-pending interchangeable cover system} The Dolphin Reef Ultrasonic Diffuser features a playful mother dolphin and her calf swimming through color-illuminated vapor released by pink sea sponges. The colorful coral, starfish, sea anemones, and a pearl-bearing giant clam will captivate your children’s imaginations and transport them into an undersea wonderland,

One of the easiest essential oils “hacks” is to use a wooden clothespin as a make-shift diffuser in your car. This idea of utilizing your car air vents to “diffuse” the aroma into the air while you drive is easy, inexpensive, and fun for the family. What I love about this homemade car diffuser is that you can simply use a drop of oil on a plain, undecorated wooden clothespin. Technically, this isn’t a cool-mist, awesome air diffuser like you may have in your home, but it does the trick of aromatically infusing a scent while you drive. Here is a wonderful USB car diffuser you can purchase, (and another travel fan diffuser or one that plugs into lighter outlet)…but in a pinch, this is fun, won’t require refill pads, and is a great conversation piece if you’re driving others! It’s “triple A” you can use daily: Adorn your clothespin (or not) Attach/clip

I have about a zillion ideas for gift-giving this holiday season, and I’m going to share them here in a three-part post series. Here are some awesome gifts that are not only affordable, but allow you to share the gift of wellness with natural products. You can order them here through my referral link from Young Living, so I can shower you with many thanks later 🙂 Christmas Spirit is a wonderful blend of orange, cinnamon, and spruce essential oils that tap into the happiness, joy, and security associated with the holiday season. With Christmas Spirit on hand, simply open a bottle and start diffusing! It is one of the least-expensive essential oils, as well! An even better deal is this ceramic diffuser that comes WITH a bottle of Christmas Spirit. Take the spirit of the season along with you everywhere you go. The Ceramic Diffuser can be used as an ornament,

Macaroni Kid delivers the scoop on family-friendly events and activities in communities across America. (You can find a Macaroni Kid for your community here). As an ambassador, I put together a big list of holiday/winter activities or events to do in, and around, my local area for our Frederick Macaroni Kid. Head over there to see the list and start getting in the holiday spirit! ‘Tis the Season! Are you in my neck of the woods, too? Subscribe to the Macaroni Kid newsletter to get the heads up on local fun, giveaways, discounts, and more (mention Amanda Evans, please)! Happy Holiday Planning, to all! This is my necessary disclaimer that this blog is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure. I am only a mom with an education background. I must let you know that any essential oils statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. I simply approve for

*This post contains affiliate links to items and products I use and recommend. There’s nothing better than having fresh, flavorful herbs on hand. Whether you grow your own or buy from farmer’s markets, sometimes you find yourself with more herbs than you know what to do with. Here are some ideas for ways to preserve or utilize your bounty. 1. Bring them inside. Don’t let the winter frost take your plants away. Many herbs will grow indoors. Try saving only a small portion for cute containers inside, and perhaps using the rest in some of the following ways. 2. Drying herbs on paper towels is one of the easiest ways to preserve them. Rosemary, thyme, parsley, and mint are some herbs that dry with ease and retained flavor. Some others will not result in the same taste and would be best saved another way. The paper-towel method is to place a

A diffuser is what turns your home, office, car, hotel, any space into your own personal aromatherapy oasis! You can infuse essential oils into the air for many reasons, or to simply take a little bit of the spa with you anywhere. A cold-mist diffuser preserves the quality of the pure Young Living essential oils as it disperses in the air. There’s a variety of elegant designs to choose from, with unique differences in operation. Here’s an overview of the top four diffusers by Young Living. You can choose one of these diffusers as part of your Premium Starter Kit for the best value, or purchase them individually. The Aria Diffuser by itself, for example, is $296 retail or $225.00 wholesale…so getting it WITH eleven essential oils for $260 is the most incredible bargain. They are all wonderful, so you can’t go wrong! Here are some other diffusers that are not part of the

In a matter of minutes, I can make an all-purpose Thieves household cleaner and moisturizing hand soaps for all my bathrooms. I’ll show you how in this video. For all-purpose cleaner, all you’ll need is a spray bottle (affiliate links: like this one or or this smaller glass one) and Thieves Household Cleaner by Young Living. For hand soap, you can use the Thieves Household Cleaner OR the already-made moisturizing Thieves Foaming Hand Soap. They come in single packs, packs of three, or a large 32oz refill. I love having the refill size to replenish the pumps when they get empty, or fill my own glass pump jars (like the one in the video). Google Thieves and the Thieves products and you’ll be amazed. What I love most about the household cleaner is it is super concentrated, so just a capful is generally all you need in some water. With various dilution ratios, this